Malvina Bolus

Malvina Bolus, born on July fourth, nineteen oh six, in Fox Bay, Falkland Islands, was a distinguished Canadian historian and art collector. Her educational journey took her to England, after which she emigrated to Canada in nineteen twenty-six, where she would leave a significant mark on the historical landscape.

From nineteen twenty-eight to nineteen thirty-six, Bolus served on the staff of the House of Commons of Canada. During this time, she was notably the secretary to Agnes Macphail, the first woman elected to the House of Commons, from nineteen thirty-three to nineteen thirty-six, showcasing her commitment to advancing women's roles in politics.

In nineteen fifty-six, she joined the Hudson's Bay Company, initially working in public relations. Her editorial prowess shone through when she became the editor of The Beaver magazine, a position she held from nineteen fifty-eight to nineteen seventy-two, where she contributed significantly to Canadian cultural discourse.

Bolus was also a prolific author, with notable works including Image of Canada published in nineteen fifty-three, Eskimo Art in nineteen sixty-seven, and People and Pelts in nineteen seventy-two. Her contributions to Canadian history and culture were recognized in nineteen seventy when she was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.